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WINE BLOG - Portlandby Salty's Sommelier Jason Ludlow [ Email ] April 2008Seven Hills Winery dinner in Portland.
"My goal as winemaker is intensely structured, balanced wines expressing the distinct terroir of their vineyard origin. I believe the soil, climate and grapes in our Northwest appellations afford the opportunity to make wines ranked among the best in their class," McClellan says. The Seven Hills winery is located in the historic district of Walla Walla, Washington, surrounded by a panoramic view of hills. Their wines have won numerous accolades and high scores from wine publications. Established in 1988, the winery has been making ageable, flavorful Bordelaise-style wines every vintage since. Producing less than 10,000 cases per year, McClellan is able to focus his extensive training in California and Europe, and years of experience, on crafting the finest expressions of Northwest terroir possible. Grapes are sourced from older, well-regarded vineyards such as Ciel du Cheval, Klipsun, and Seven Hills. Recent years have seen Seven Hills expand their offerings to include cutting-edge red wine blends, Riesling, Viognier and Pinot Gris. McClellan says "We make wines from top-tier vineyards that reflect the personality of the region and vineyard sites, showing a harmony of fruit and structure, graced by just enough oak influence to complement and enhance the wine." Salty's Sommelier Jason Ludlow and Chef Dana
Cress invite you to join them Friday, April 18, at 7:00 p.m.
(appetizers served promptly at 7:15 p.m.). The cost is $115 per person
(includes gratuity). Here's the five-course menu: First CourseAlaskan Halibut & Spring Salmon Terrine Seven Hills Riesling, 2006, Columbia Valley, Washington Second CourseCashew-Crusted Smoked Idaho Trout Cake Seven Hills Viognier, 2006, Columbia Valley, Washington Third CourseMuscovy Duck Gratin Ciel Du Cheval, 2005, Red Mountain, Washington Fourth CourseGrilled Cattail Creek Lamb Chop Loin, Gorgonzola Compound Butter, Braised Cipollini Onions, Black Eyed Peas & Applewood Lardons Seven Hills Merlot, 2005, Walla Walla Valley, Washington Fifth CourseDessert Trio Seven Hills Malbec, 2005, Walla Walla Valley, Washington Visit http://www.sevenhillswinery.com/ for more about this Walla Walla winery. Call us soon for reservations at (503) 288-4444. January 2008Portland dinner features organic King Estate Winery.PORTLAND – A family-owned, organic winery is bringing their award-winning
Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris to Salty's in Portland for a wine dinner.
The dinner is $115 per person (includes gratuity). Call (503) 288-4444 today as seating is limited. Go to www.kingestate.com for more on this organic winery. |
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PORTLAND
– One of the original five wineries of the Walla Walla Valley
– Seven Hills Winery – is coming to Salty's
in Portland in April for a winemaker's dinner. Winemaker Casey
McClellan is the fourth generation in his family to work in
agriculture. His family began growing grapes about 20 years ago in Washington
(their winery was originally located in Oregon). 
